Definitions

1. noun

a subtle or delicate matter requiring careful consideration or skill

“The chef’s culinary creations are a delicacy in the gourmet world.”

2. noun

a dish served as a small, usually expensive item on a menu

“The restaurant’s delicacy of the day was a seared foie gras.”

3. noun

a fragile or sensitive thing

“The glass vase is a delicate item and should be handled carefully.”

4. noun

a rarity or something rare or hard to find

“The rare species of orchid is a delicacy among collectors.”

5. verb

to treat something with care or skill

“The surgeon delicately operated on the patient’s injured eye.”